simpletruths

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We were out for a walk and saw this sign

 

see...

I have been working on a few things

(those are my favorite hot tamale PJ pants) 

 

cute baby sweater (crochet) and the first few rounds of a little pink hat (knit)

My first

I've had 3 orchids over the past 5 years.

They always arrive beautifully in bloom, then after a while the flowers fall and I diligently care for the pretty leaves that are left. Waiting patiently for the next blooms.  I spray, I water, give them some sun - but not too much sun. Seasons come and seasons go but flowers never bloom again. 

Mr. Man almost tossed one of my orchids in the trash - despite several very healthy green leaves, because what's the point of having an orchid that's really just a little pot of leaves.

This time I did something a little different. I left the orchid in the kitchen - right next to the stove - I've never had the initial flowers last as long as they did.  Then, and here's the kicker, I fertilized it.

 

and it worked! so pretty :)

  

Milkshake Joy

via www.designspongeonline.com

no, wait, seriously?
An Almond Joy MILKSHAKE!

stop it!

It feels good to be liked

This week items from my Simpletruths Etsy shop have been featured in 2 different treasuries. So much fun! 

It feels so great when people (other than my immediate family) like what I make enough to want to tell other people :)

 

That's my Recycled T-Shirt Necklace/Cowl in the top row.

Those are my Buttercream Crocheted Hoops on the bottom row. 

And fear not, I have been working on new items.